In a nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as a :

Controlling material

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Moderator

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Fuel

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Heat exchanger

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Solution

The correct option is C Moderator
Heavy water ( $D_{2} O$ ) is used as moderator. Most of the fast neutrons produced escape from the rod and enter into the moderator. These neutrons make collisions with particles of moderator and slow down.

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